Dartmouth
OPEN STREET SUNDAY
Join us for our annual Downtown Dartmouth Open Street Sunday Street Party on Sunday, June 23, 2024! Portland Street from Alderney Drive to Prince Albert Road will be CAR FREE and open for folks to enjoy. The streets will be activated with live entertainment, music and lots more excitement! Open Street Sundays encourage people to enjoy their city in a new way by walking, biking and moving around safely and comfortably on the street.
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Portland Street will be closed to traffic from 11am to 5pm with the fun happening from noon-4pm!
The Dartmouth Open Street Makers Market will be along various sections of Portland Street during Open Street.
MAKERS MARKET
Dartmouth Festival Series Stage
88 Alderney Drive
A Matinee with Joel Plaskett, Family & Friends
The Mellotones
Joel Plaskett and Special Guests will be performing on the Dartmouth Festival Series Stage starting at 12:00 PM until 2:00PM.
The Mellotones will be performing on the Dartmouth Festival Stage starting at 3:30 PM until 5:00PM.
MUSIC ALONG PORTLAND STREET
DJ Zuluboy
Portland St + Victoria Rd
12PM-4PM
Get ready to dance! DJ Zuluboy is joining us for another event! He will be spinning tunes along Portland Street right by Victoria Road.
Samba Nova
Portland St + Wentworth St
2:00PM-4PM
Samba Nova is bringing their engaging community percussion group back to Open Street for a filled with fun. Find them at Portland St + Wentworth.
Mi'kmaq Drummers
Portland St + Prince St
12PM-2PM
Enjoy amazing Mi'kmaq Drummers on Portland Street by Prince Street for a two hour drumming session with periodic breaks. 12:00-2:00PM.
Mike Cowie Dixie Devils
Along Portland St
12PM-2PM
The Mike Cowie Dixie Devils will be bringing a swinging jazz music experience along Portland St during Open Street from 12:00-2:00PM.
DJ Brandon The Babe
12PM-4PM
Portland St + King St
DJ Brandon the Babe will be entertaining us all day long with his upbeat Emcee talents starting at 12:00-4:00PM just past King St along Portland.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Portland St + Prince St
2PM-4PM
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo performers are joining us in downtown Dartmouth for 2 hours of free entertainment.
FERRY TERMINAL PARK
Friendly Pirate
Re-enactors
Pirate Bounce Zone
12PM-4PM
12PM-4PM
The Crimson Knot Pirate Association is sending a group of friendly pirates to join us for Open Street! They will be set up by the Cenotaph.
Arrr you ready for some fun!? Big Entertainment will be filling some of the green space at Sullivan's Pond witha pirate themed inflatable zone.
Street Curling
12-4PM
Our inflatable curling rink will be setup on the Dartmouth waterfront. Try out the fun for yourself or cheer somebody on!
ALDERNEY PLAZA
Community Mural Painting
12PM-4PM
Have fun and get creative making a community mural in Alderney Plaza! Spray chalk and stencils will be provided, just bring yourself and have fun!
Games with Alderney Gate Public Library
12PM-4PM
Alderney Gate Public Library will be providing games for children of all ages to enjoy.
ALONG THE ROUTE
Mini Ferry
A Downtown Dartmouth favourite is back! The mini ferry will be rolling along Portland Street for Open Street Sunday from 12:00-4:00PM, so be sure to say "hi!".
Milo T Clown & The Milocycle
Milo T Clown will be bringing laughter and smiles up and down Portland Street for Open Street Sunday from 12:00-4:00PM!
SNEAK PEAK
Street Games and Bubble Zone
Street Games & Bubble Zone will be back at Open Street this year between King Street & Wentworth Street in front of the banks. Drop by for some fun!
Business Activations
The businesses that make up Downtown Dartmouth will be open and serving up specials and some open with special hours. Be sure to drop in and support local!
Portland Street will be closed from Alderney Drive to past Victoria Road, as indicated below.
BUSINESS ACTIVATIONS
Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
Massage by Rhea & Colleagues
11 Portland Street
Display of Genealogical Materials
Alderney Plaza
Massages $1/ Minute
Humminah Humminah Animation
10 Portland Street (By Chalkboards)
Caricatures and Animation Fun
Strange Adventures
101 Portland Street
Open 12-4 with Books, Toys & STACKS OF FREE COMICS
CBBC Career College
51 Portland Street
Games and More!
Room 152 Clothing Boutique
152 Portland Street
Open 12-4, 15% off regular priced items (some exclusions), Sidewalk Sale Rack
Larry’s Sandwiches and Sides
Dear Friend Patio
Open 11-2
Back to the Sea Society
Along the Route
Meet a sea critter and join them at the Back to the Sea Centre for more fun!
St. James United Church
171 Portland Street
Button Maker Fun
Maria’s Pantry
17 Prince Street Plaza 2
Open 12-4
Small focaccia, cookies, and mini tiramisu + regular offerings!
Soul Sanctuary Wellness Club
80 Portland Street
11-12: 3x 15 Minute Pilates Practices Led by Club Instructor Holly Scott
No Mat Needed, No Registration Needed, Standing Series Only. Come Move With Us!
12-4: Makers Market featuring Sadies Preloved, Ment Jewelry, EVLTN Activewear & Burning Flame Candle Co. | Come Check Out The Space, and Enjoy a Tea or Water in the Lounge.
20% Off of Packages of 5 or 10 Practice Credits, 15% Off of All Retail.
Ekko Mindful Music Studio
Corner of Wentworth and Portland
Boomwhackers, Piano Play,
Ukulele Fun, Musical Hopscotch Games
Coastal Cove Candle Co.
17 Prince Street Plaza 1
25% off Entire Store
The Trainyard
137 Portland Street
Dartmouth Community Fridge Pop-up
Portland St. Pets
104 Portland Street
Open 12-4
Flower Street Florist
158a Portland St
Open 12-4, Discounts, Grab & Gos, Floral Display
Portland Street Crêperie
55 Portland Street
Open 9:30-4
Chanoey’s Pasta
41 Portland Street
Creamy Caramel Flan $3.00, Cheese Sticks (5pcs) $5.00, Chicken Spring Roll (3pcs) $5.00, 4 Cheese Penne $6.00, Cookie $1.00, Sweet Tapioca Pearl 12oz $3.00
Harvest Clean Eats
21 Portland Street
Sample the Newly Launched 2024 Summer SIPS Collection
Lake City Cider
35 Portland Street
Hali Cheeseboard Pop-up
Beauty Nation HFX
112 Portland Street
Henna
Side Hustle Snack Bar
21 Portland Street
Open 10:30-4